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Southwestern Cuisine A Blend of Tex-Mex, Cali-Mex and Mexican Food Cultures

Southwestern Cuisine & Food Culture


The Southwestern region of America comprises of New Mexico, Texas and Southern California. This region has a history of rustic cuisine inspired by Native Tribes, Cowboys and modern Mexicans. In this region you will find a blend of the spiciest and most vibrant American food. The cuisines of this region are known according to the culinary evolution and fusion cooking which was influenced by the pioneers and settlers. A combination of Texas and Mexican cuisine is known as Tex-Mex cuisine while a combination of Californian and Mexican Cuisine is called Cali-Mex Cuisine.

The Southwestern Cuisine is inspired by various cultures which have added new variety to the foods. Aztec and Mayan Civilizations were the ethnic residents with their fruits, vegetables and occasional meats. However, Rice and flour was brought in the 1400’s by the Spanish invaders resulting in changing the way breads were originally made from corn. The Spanish brought wit them oregano, sugar, cinnamon, black pepper and cilantro. The European Invaders, especially the French also introduces new food varieties to the already rich Southwestern Cuisines. Garlic and onions found in today’s cuisines are believed to be brought by the European invaders.

Chile and Corn are the most important ingredients used in Southwestern cuisines. Corn is considered the heart of Southwestern Cuisine while chile is its soul. Other basic ingredients used in Southwestern cuisines include green chiles, beans, hominy, avocados, pine nuts, rice, pork, corn, flour tortillas, cilantro, cheese and more. The traditional recipes which form the part of daily cuisines of this region are Flautas, Burritos, Tostadas, Tacos and Tamales.

Beverages
Texas Iced Tea
Arrow Texas Iced Tea    
Arrow Hot Dr. Pepper    
 
Breakfasts
Tex Mex Scrambled Eggs
Arrow Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs    
 
Appetizers and Snacks
Texas ABC Sandwich
Arrow ABC Sandwich Arrow Tex Mex Trash
Arrow Texas Crabgrass Arrow Texas Hot Peanuts
Arrow Texas Niblet Mix Arrow Texas Pecan Nuggets
Arrow Texas Trail Dip Arrow Texas Trash
Arrow Tex-Mex Dip    
 
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Texas Chili
Arrow Authentic Texas Border Chili Arrow Cream of Green Chile Soup
Arrow Pedernales River Chili Arrow Real Texas Chili
Arrow Texas Chili Arrow Texas Jambalaya
Arrow Tex-Mex Chili Dip    
 
Salads and Dressings
Texas Pasta Salad
Arrow Grilled Tex-Mex Salad Arrow Texas Ranch-Style Taco Salad
Arrow Tex-Mex Pasta Salad    
 
Main Dish Meats
Tex Mex Fajitas
Arrow Roasted Chicken Tacos Arrow Grilled Texas 1011 Meat Kabobs
Arrow San Antonio Stew Arrow Taco Filling
Arrow Texas Beef Brisket Arrow Texas Cowboy Stew
Arrow Texas Ham Arrow Texas Ham Loaf
Arrow Texas Red Arrow Texas Tavern Burgers
Arrow Tex-Mex Chops Arrow Tex-Mex Calabacita Con Puerco
Arrow Tex-Mex Meat Loaf Arrow Tex-Mex Meatloaf for Two
Arrow Tex-Mex Stew Arrow Tex-Mex Pork Chops
Arrow Tex-Mex Enchiladas Arrow Austin Fajitas
Arrow Fancy Fajitas Arrow Texas Ranch-Style Fajitas
Arrow Tex-Mex Fajitas Arrow Tex-Mex Skillet Supper
 
Main Dish Poultry
Texas Chicken Quesadillas
Arrow Chicken Mole Arrow Chicken Poblanos
Arrow Mexican Fried Chicken Arrow Chicken Tamale Pie
Arrow Tex-Mex Turkey Pizza Arrow Deep-Fried Turkey
Arrow Roast Turkey Arrow Texas Two-Step Chicken Picante
Arrow Tex-Mex Roasted Chicken Arrow Wing Dings
Arrow Texas Chicken Quesadillas    
 
Main Dish Seafood
Grilled Texas Shrimp
Arrow Grilled Texas Shrimp    
 
Vegetable Side Dishes
Squash Blossoms
Arrow El Paso Border Beans Arrow Calabacitas
Arrow Loaded Southwestern Baked Potatoes Arrow Chayote with Onions (chayote con cebollas)
Arrow Chile Corn on the Cob Arrow Cinnamon Squash Rings
Arrow Deep-Fried Squash Blossoms Arrow French-Fried Cactus
Arrow Fried Green Tomatoes Arrow Green Chile Hominy
Arrow Jalapeno Corn Arrow Jarred Sauerkraut
Arrow Mexican Fried Potatoes Arrow Mixed Grill
Arrow Papas Con Chile Colorado (red chile potatoes) Arrow Mexican-Style Hash Brown Potatoes
Arrow Nopalitos (little cacti) Arrow Palo Verde Peas
Arrow Poblano Chiles Stuffed with cheese Arrow Papas Con Rajas (potatoes with peppers)
Arrow Potato Pancakes (panques de papa) Arrow Rajas Con Queso (peppers with cheese)
Arrow Quelites Arrow Santa fe Corn Souffle
Arrow Spicy Fried Potatoes Arrow Stuffed Zucchini
Arrow Taco Potatoes Arrow Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
Arrow Tater Tots Mexicana Arrow Torta de Platanos
Arrow Arizona Baked Corn    
 
Side Dishes
Texas Refried Beans
Arrow Boiled Pinto Beans Arrow Bunkhouse Beans
Arrow California Refried Beans Arrow Chile Beans
Arrow Chuckwagon Chili Beans Arrow Ffrijoles Charros
Arrow Drunken Beans (frijoles
borrachos)
Arrow Pinnacle Peak Patio Cowboy Beans
Arrow Horseshoe cafe cowboy beans Arrow Frijoles Refritos (refried beans)
Arrow Iindian Pintos Arrow Mesquite Bean Cakes
Arrow Pot of Beans Arrow Ranch Style Beans
Arrow Rancho Baked Beans Arrow Refried Beans
Arrow Santa fe Frijoles Refritos Arrow Tombstone Beans
Arrow Tied-Up Beans (frijoles maneados) Arrow Lone Star Bacon and Cheddar Fries
Arrow Western Beans Arrow Black Eyes of Texas Casserole
Arrow Taqueria Guacamole Arrow Lone Star Rice
Arrow Tex-Mex Chunky Rice Arrow Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese
Arrow Tex-Mex Spaghetti Pie Arrow  
 
Corn, Sourdough, and other Breads
Texas Biscuits
Arrow Genuine Texas Chili Bread    
Arrow Tex-Mex Biscuits    
 
Salsas and Condiments
Cranberry Salsa
Arrow Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes Arrow Tex-Mex Cranberry Salsa
Arrow Basic Tex-Mex Sauce Arrow El Paso Red Sauce
Arrow Lone Star Steak Sauce Arrow Texas Barbecue Sauce
Arrow Tex-Mex Chili Gravy    
 
Desserts
Ice Cream Pie
Arrow Butter Pecan Pie Arrow Cheese and Tortilla Pie
Arrow Cow Patty Cobbler Arrow Kahlua Ice Cream Pie
Arrow Lemon Pie Arrow Mango Meringue Pie
Arrow Margarita Pie Arrow Mexican Pecan Pie
Arrow Open Range Shoofly Pie Arrow Orange Meringue Pie
Arrow Peach Pie Arrow Quiche in a Green Chile Shell
Arrow River Walk Strawberry Pie Arrow Seven Layer Tortilla Pie
Arrow Sliced Lemon Pie Arrow Sour Cream Peach Pie
Arrow Sour Cream Raisin Pie Arrow Sour Orange Pie
Arrow Southwest Skillet Pot Pie Arrow Strawberry Margarita Pie
Arrow Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Arrow River Walk Strawberry Pie
Arrow Texas Tumbleweed Peach Cobbler Arrow Rio Grande Valley Pink Grapefruit Pie
Arrow Texas Pecan Icebox Gems Arrow Tex-Mex Capirotada
 
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